Speedys
French Alps
Speedys French Alps
The ultimate cyclists dream in the French Alps
Test yourself on the battleground of the world’s greatest race. Includes the newest paved climb in the Alps, the massive Col de la Loze, first introduced at the 2020 Tour de France and now rated the toughest climb in the French Alps.
Featured Climbs
Col du Galibier, Col de la Bonette, Col d’Izoard
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Overview
Join Daryn and the Speedy’s group on this magnificent ride across the French Alps.
Colombiere, Iseran, Telegraphe, Galibier, La Bonette, Col de la Loze, Granon, Alpe d’Huez… these are just a few of the iconic climbs that you’ll conquer as you cross the Alps from north to south.
We’ve prepared an epic, awe-inspiring challenge that will test your limits and introduce you to the majesty and wonder of road cycling’s most celebrated terrain.
Included in the itinerary is the newest paved road in the Alps, the massive Col de la Loze, which is now rated the most challenging climb in the French Alps!
Join us for memorable ride and great fun in this latest version of the Speedy’s European ride.
David Jackson, Australia — 2022
Adam Somerville, Australia — 2022
Clint Maddock, Australia — 2022
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to France! | Hotel Carlina | |||
| 02 | La Clusaz to Morzine | Hotel Petit Dru | |||
| 03 | Morzine to Le Grand Bornand | Best Western Hotel Chalet Les Saytels | |||
| 04 | Le Grand Bornand to La Lechere | Hotel Radiana | |||
| 05 | Col de la Loze | Hotel Radiana | |||
| 06 | Valmorel | Hotel Radiana | |||
| 07 | La Lechere to Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis | Hotel Saint Charles | |||
| 08 | Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis to Alpe d'Huez | Hotel Les Grandes Rousses | |||
| 09 | Rest day / optional ride | Hotel Les Grandes Rousses | |||
| 10 | Vercors Loop | Le Monetier | |||
| 11 | Le Monetier-les-Bains to Barcelonette | Hotel La Grande Eperviere | |||
| 12 | Barcelonette to Valberg | Hotel Le Chastellan | |||
| 13 | Valberg to Monaco | Novotel Monte Carlo | |||
| 14 | Au Revoir! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Welcome to France!
Your trip starts at Geneva Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the beautiful Alpine resort of La Clusaz.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up you’ll head out for your first ride in the French Alps.
Day 2
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La Clusaz to Morzine
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Morzine to Le Grand Bornand
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Map & Profile
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Col de la Croix Fry from Thones |
7.3% | 1 | ||
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Col de la Colombiere from Le Grand Bornand |
5.8% | 2 | ||
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Col de la Ramaz from Mieussy |
7.1% | HC | ||
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Col de Joux Plane From Morzine |
7.3% | 1 | ||
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Col de Romme from Cluses |
8.9% | HC | ||
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Col de la Colombiere from Le Reposoir |
8.6% | 1 | ||
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Geneva Airport |
9:00am |
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Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport |
9:00am |
Departure
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Nice Airport |
9:00am |
Speedys French Alps
An epic, awe-inspiring challenge that will test your limits in cycling’s most celebrated terrain
